Hey there Balance
Very interesting read ty for sharing your story. I don’t actually know what riba is like without peg/inf as that’s the only time I have had riba (I relapsed then was cured here a couple of years ago with DAAs)
I do know a buddy who took riba with DAAs and it was okay. I agree with Coral, if Dr J says it’s going to be cool that’s defs the most informed heads up on the planet.
Wishing you an excellent outcome on your combo, and lots of happy Splashes to you from the mermaid here
Looking forward to your journey to wellness
Ariel

Absolutely stoked for you Sunflower
So happy onwards to SVR!
Love from Ariel

Hi there Kullboys I too had insomnia. It was most annoying towards the end of the 12 week Harvoni tx I had over two years ago now. So annoying! However I agree with Coral and I used meditation (I practice TM) and I do exercise. Both of these relaxed me and even if I wasn’t getting a full nights sleep my mind and body were peaceful and the meditation diminished my concerns.
I hope your sleep improves it is annoying I agree, but being HCV free is fabulous!!
Sending happy Splashes from the resident mermaid
Ariel

Hi Tigerfan
Yep I felt like a Camel too! Maybe it’s our sport addiction! Five more weeks of gallons of water well at least it’s not long now. Your post reminded me of the incredible thirst and I am also a Gatorade person I think that is a Sport thing too. I upped my water intake too as you surely have.
I still can’t paddle out without the trusty Gatorade in the surfbomb waiting for me
Here’s to your last five weeks!
Sending you a big happy splash haha!
Ariel

Hi Songbird
Wonderful milestone
Nearly there!
Sending goodvibes for the last part of tx
Happy Splashes from Ariel

Hi Sunflower Trying to post back it disappeared ha!
I’ll try again
Yep I checked that issue with my go to people from here Emilio and GAJ and yep just wean yourself forwards the hour is fine.
You sound great and sleeping enough. I had the awake thing too so do plenty it would seem but I found after tx that resolved fast.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon
Sending happies
Ariel

I’m going to the Palais tonight. How bittersweet it is. That’s the first place this beautiful buddy and I ever were together and I keep hearing the Brian Wilson song in my head. The song I found out at his funeral that he thought to be the most beautiful song ever written. I’m sad that he had bad luck at every turn. God only knows my friend God only knows.
For those who are new here or had only a short time with GAJ he was our fabulous moderator guide counsel and my friend in real life. Here on FHC he was dedicated to each and every person and selfless to the last
I really miss you Guy.
I hope others too will join me in a Friday reminiscing and fondly remember our beloved wise dear man
Forever my friend forever Missed and loved
Ariel